My first book is available now

Each generation of Americans faces unique challenges in their effort to create ‘a more perfect union.’ Those who came before us wrestled with revolution, slavery, expansion, industrialization, global wars and a long, frightening nuclear standoff. Now, the great challenge of our time is our own diminished attention span. Our political system is swamped by bizarre characters, conspiracy theories, and paranoia.

Communism is dead. No enemy on the planet is capable of challenging us militarily, culturally, or politically. Global capitalism and liberal democracy are sweeping the globe. America is the most powerful, influential and prosperous nation not only in our time, but in history. We have inherited wealth and power beyond the wildest dreams of our forebears. So far, our response has been the political version of a nervous breakdown.

It starts by looking at the ways that post-Cold War realities are changing our lives, and then explores the unanticipated consequences of those otherwise beneficial developments. As our world grows freer, wealthier, and faster, some of our most critical institutions are failing to keep pace with the transformation of their environment. Pillars on which our representative system is built are weakening.

We already possess the tools we need to adapt our culture and institutions. The Politics of Crazy explores policies and political strategies that can help ordinary citizens play a stronger, more constructive role in government.

This week, June 15-19, The Politics of Crazy will available as a free ebook download from Amazon at this link. If you enjoy the blog and you like the book there are a few things you could do to offer support.